Selena Gomez took to Instagram today to announce that wedding bells are in the books for her, and her longtime bestie Taylor Swift has already called dibs on the position of flower girl for the future wedding.
In the Instagram post, the Only Murders in the Building actress uploaded a carousel of images ranging from a close-up of her blingy wedding ring to her getting loved up with her to-be-husband. Swift took to the comments section to volunteer herself for the wedding:
"yes I will be the flower girl.”
Swift and Selena Gomez have been friends since 2008, and per Today, the two met when they were dating Joe and Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers band. It's been 16 years since, and while they may have found new beaus, their friendship is stronger than ever.
A quick look at Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez's friendship: From dating brothers to the former becoming Gomez's flower girl
August 2008
One of Swift and Gomez's first meet-ups can be traced back to August 20018 when the former was dating Joe and the latter Nick Jonas. Gomez told KISS FM UK in 2017:
"We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical. It was amazing, because [Taylor] was the girl with the big curly hair and all the bracelets and the cowboy boots. And I was definitely up-and-coming, and we just clicked," Gomez said — before jokingly adding, "It was the best thing we got out of those relationships."
October 2009
During an interview with Seventeen, Selena Gomez was rumored to be dating Taylor Lautner at the time, months before he was linked with Swift. When asked about whom she runs to when she needs advice in the love department, she said:
"If I ever I have an issue, Taylor has gone through it, because she's older than me, and she gives the most thought-out answers. And what I love about Taylor is that she does believe in the whole love story and Prince Charming and soul mates. Because of her, I haven't lost faith. We literally talk every day."
January 2011
Swift and Selena Gomez both won the 2011 People's Choice Awards that day, with the former bagging the favorite country artist and the latter the favorite breakout artist.
November 2011
Things are still going strong between the two as they frequently show up side by side at award functions and events, such as the American Music Awards. At the time, they jammed it out to some tunes by Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber, whom Selena Gomez was dating at the time.
That same month, Swift's fans at Madison's Square Garden concert were gifted a treat when Gomez showed up to harmonize with her on her hit track Who Says.
May 2015
Back when Taylor Swift dropped her Bad Blood music video, the world was left star-struck when Selena Gomez showed up in it, alongside stars like Zendaya and Kendrick Lamar.
May 2019
Gomez surprised Swift's fans once again when she showed up during her Reputation tour in Pasadena, California. The two sang Hands to Myself, and as reported by People Magazine, they took to Instagram to gush over each other:
"To the person I could call at any time of day, who has been there no matter what... you absolutely KILLED IT tonight and everyone was so excited to see you. I love you, and 60,000 people at the Rose Bowl loved you too," Swift wrote.
Gomez, on the other hand, wrote: "I'm grateful for those I surround myself with. And this woman right here happens to be one of my favorites. Love our tradition and I love you."
November 2019
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift sparked hope among fans that a duet may be on the way when the former said on the Shelley Rome radio show:
"Yeah! I mean super casual," she said. "We’ve never been like no or never talked about it. It’ll happen when it happens, if it does there’s no pressure. She’s been my friend for 13 years. It would be awesome."
That same month, Selena Gomez took to her friend's defense when she got caught up in the drama between Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun. At the time, Swift aired her grievances with the two publicly, prompting Goomez to jump to her defense. Her statement, as reported by Elle, read:
"My heart is so heavy right now. It makes me sick and extremely angry. (I don’t mind if there may be retaliation) this is my opinion. It’s greed, manipulation, and power. There is no heart or thought of anyone else. No respect for the words my friend has written since she was a 14-year-old in her bedroom. You’ve robbed and crushed one of our best song writers of our time an opportunity to celebrate all of her music with her fans and the world. I have known Taylor for 13 years. She is the most dedicated, fearless, fiesty [sic], strongest woman I’ve ever known."
The statement didn't end there:
"People can say bitch but what I’m saying to you is that’s called a woman with true identity and strength who takes no shit. I listened to fearless before it came out and I just remember us jumping on a bed and she was just sparkling. ✨ -so proud of her diary being read by the whole world. Nervous of people not liking it… but that became one of the biggest records - an album that saved so many young woman who felt alone. Have a broken heart. Who were healing. Those who felt invisible. Gave a voice to those who didn’t know that they had one all along. Believing in dreams again. I continued to see how she has constantly challenged her self to create a beautiful life that belong to just her. So I can tell you first hand the MOST important thing to Taylor is her family, love, her fans, and her MUSIC. I really hope there is a change of heart over this unfortunate situation. Seeing my best friend (or any of my friends) be constantly pulled down is the worst feeling. Taylor fights. She will never stop fighting. People grow from choices. Some will stay exactly the same. I just want a change of heart. I love you."
January 2024
Swift and Selena Gomez attended the Golden Globes together, and clips of their conversation with Keleigh Teller went viral. The internet began positing that they were discussing Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship, though Gomez later took to Instagram to clear up that that was not the case. She was just telling "Taylor about two of my friends who hooked up." "Not that that’s anyone's business," she said.
September 2024
Over 16 years since their friendship began, Selena Gomez conceded that her relationship with Swift has evolved far past that. During her cover story for Vanity Fair, she said that Swift "is really like a big sister to me.”
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Over the years, Swift and Selena Gomez have attended dozens of parties, celebrity events, and birthdays together. For now, only time will tell what role Swift plays when Gomez walks down the aisle.
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